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Mexico City hotels where a family of four can share one room

Updated October 16, 2026 · Rooms checked against each hotel's own pages · Rates Axel saw in the last 60 days

For the lowest cost, choose Hotel Dharma near Buenavista, accepting cramped quarters. The Alest Hotel in Polanco offers the most space and two queens. Histórico Central in Centro Histórico suits major sights and included meals; Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec in Polanco puts you opposite Chapultepec Park. For easy Metro connections and included breakfast, choose Fiesta Inn Express Ciudad de México Forum Buenavista near Buenavista. Hotel Stanza offers a practical Roma Norte base opposite Pushkin Park.

How to choose

  1. 8.7/10

    Two double beds accommodate four; plan around 290 square feet. Included breakfast, mall dining and nearby Buenavista connections make everyday logistics straightforward.

    Accept: Doubles rather than queens; occasional hallway noise, and crib availability needs confirmation.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 290 sq ft
    Cribs
    Conflicting availability; ask the hotel
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Buffet breakfast is included.
    • The hotel is within Fórum Buenavista shopping center, convenient for meals and shopping.
    • Buenavista rail and Metro stations are a short walk away.

    $128 a night for four with Axel (median of 5 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Fiesta Inn Express Ciudad de México Forum Buenavista

    Room checked against: Official hotel room page — Superior Room, 2 Double · Official hotel overview — Fiesta Inn Express Ciudad de México Fórum Buenavista · Hotels.com — room details, amenities and policies

  2. 8.6/10

    Two double beds sleep four in 269 square feet, opposite Pushkin Park. A practical Roma Norte base with restaurants and transport within walking distance.

    Accept: No separate living space; bathrooms can be compact, and noise varies.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 269 sq ft
    Cribs
    Ask the hotel
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Directly opposite Pushkin Park.
    • Laundry facilities are listed.
    • On-site restaurant.

    $169 a night for four with Axel (median of 7 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Hotel Stanza

    Room checked against: Stanza Hotel — Rooms · Stanza Hotel — Official hotel overview · Expedia — Hotel Stanza room details · Qantas Hotels — Hotel Stanza amenities and room policies

  3. 8.8/10

    Two double beds accommodate two adults and two children in approximately 237 square feet; a rooftop pool adds somewhere to unwind outside the room.

    Accept: Compact, with possible nightlife noise; don't assume queen beds or included breakfast.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 237 sq ft
    Cribs
    Not available
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Outdoor rooftop pool.
    • Dry-cleaning and laundry service.
    • Chapultepec Park is listed about a 14-minute walk away.

    $116 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Galeria Plaza Reforma

    Room checked against: Galería Plaza Reforma — official hotel website · Hotels.com — Galeria Plaza Reforma rooms and property policies · Travelocity — Galeria Plaza Reforma room details

  4. 9.3/10

    Two full-size double beds sleep four near historic sights; included breakfast and round-the-clock café food help with family meals.

    Accept: Interior-facing and compact; published sizes conflict, so confirm usable space.

    Beds
    Two full-size double beds
    Size
    About 183 sq ft
    Cribs
    Ask the hotel
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Breakfast buffet included.
    • Complimentary café food available 24 hours a day.
    • Laundry and pressing services available for an additional fee.

    $192 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Historico Central Hotel

    Room checked against: Histórico Central — Standard Double Room · Histórico Central — Official hotel overview · Expedia — Historico Central Hotel room details

  5. 9.2/10

    Two queen beds sleep four without an extra bed, with approximately 398 square feet and Lincoln Park nearby for outdoor breaks.

    Accept: Higher-cost choice; inward-facing rooms can lack daylight, and breakfast inclusion needs checking.

    Beds
    Two queen beds
    Size
    About 398 sq ft
    Cribs
    Free on request; subject to availability
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Near Lincoln Park for outdoor breaks.
    • The published room size is 37 m², approximately 398 sq ft.

    $687 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at The Alest Hotel

    Room checked against: The Alest — Official Rooms & Suites · Hotels.com — The Alest Hotel room details and amenities · Booking.com — The Alest Hotel, Superior Double Room

  6. 8.9/10

    Two double beds share approximately 366 square feet opposite Chapultepec Park. Four-guest listings make this promising for museum trips, subject to confirming children's occupancy.

    Accept: Confirm two-adult, two-child occupancy; no pool, and some rooms hear traffic.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 366 sq ft
    Cribs
    Ask the hotel
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Opposite Chapultepec Park, convenient for park visits and museums.
    • 24-hour room service.
    • A separate Deluxe Room, 2 Double, Park View category offers the same bed setup and room size with park and castle views.

    $277 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec

    Room checked against: Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec — Deluxe Room, 2 Double · Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec — Deluxe Room, 2 Double, Park View · United Vacations — Fiesta Americana Grand Chapultepec room details and occupancy

  7. 9.2/10

    Two double beds accommodate four steps from the Zócalo; included breakfast and a complimentary round-the-clock café simplify meals between sightseeing outings.

    Accept: No exterior view; doubles, conflicting room sizes and a higher overall cost.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 237 sq ft
    Cribs
    Ask the hotel
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Included buffet breakfast.
    • Complimentary 24-hour café for food and drinks between sightseeing trips.
    • Steps from the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral.

    $372 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Hotel Zócalo Central

    Room checked against: Zócalo Central — Standard two double beds / Family Room · Zócalo Central — Hotel overview · Hotels.com — Hotel Zócalo Central · Expedia — Hotel Zócalo Central

  8. 8.4/10

    Two double beds sleep four in approximately 312 square feet, opposite the Ángel; a heated outdoor pool provides a break from sightseeing.

    Accept: Rooms show their age; some are noisy, and the pool is small.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 312 sq ft
    Cribs
    Ask the hotel
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • Heated outdoor pool.
    • Restaurants on site.
    • Opposite the Angel of Independence, with restaurants and Reforma attractions nearby.

    $177 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma

    Room checked against: Marriott — Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma · Booking.com — Classic, Guest room, 2 Double, Danubio Tower · Expedia — Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Tower: sleeps four, 312 square feet

  9. 8.8/10

    Two double beds sleep four in approximately 377 square feet. Walk directly to Terminal 1, with soundproof windows helping reduce airport noise.

    Accept: Best for flight nights, not sightseeing; breakfast extra and no cribs.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 377 sq ft
    Cribs
    Not available
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • A pedestrian bridge connects the hotel directly to Terminal 1.
    • Free airport shuttle service to Terminal 2.
    • Soundproof windows help reduce airport noise.

    $209 a night for four with Axel (median of 9 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Courtyard Mexico City Airport

    Room checked against: Marriott: Courtyard by Marriott Mexico City Airport hotel FAQ · Marriott: Courtyard by Marriott Mexico City Airport rooms · Hotels.com: Courtyard Mexico City Airport room details · Booking.com: Courtyard by Marriott Mexico City Airport

  10. 7.7/10

    Two queen beds sleep four without extras; included buffet breakfast and free parking make this a lower-cost option near San Lázaro and TAPO.

    Accept: Transport-focused location; noise can intrude, and air conditioning needs confirmation.

    Beds
    Two queen beds
    Size
    Not published by the hotel
    Cribs
    Not available
    Rollaway beds
    Not available
    • Free buffet breakfast.
    • Free parking for families traveling by car.
    • On-site restaurant and room service for lunch and dinner.

    $65 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Hotel MX congreso CDMX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    Room checked against: Wyndham — Hotel MX congreso CDMX overview · Expedia — Room types and children’s bed policies · Booking.com — Room types and occupancy

  11. 7.6/10

    Two double beds sleep four in approximately 194 square feet, one block from Pushkin Park, with free parking and Roma Norte restaurants nearby.

    Accept: Very little luggage space; weak soundproofing, and cooling needs confirmation.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 194 sq ft
    Cribs
    Not available
    Rollaway beds
    Not available
    • Jardín Pushkin is one block away.
    • Free private parking at the hotel.
    • 24-hour reception for late arrivals.

    $73 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Hotel Monarca

    Room checked against: Hotel Monarca — Official room descriptions · Hotel Monarca — Official location and services · Expedia — Hotel Monarca rooms and policies · Trip.com — Hotel Monarca extra-bed policy

  12. 7.5/10

    Two double beds explicitly accommodate two adults and two children. The lowest-cost choice has a restaurant and convenient Guerrero and Buenavista connections.

    Accept: Plan around 151 square feet; noise, stuffiness and no air-conditioning limit comfort.

    Beds
    Two double beds
    Size
    About 151 sq ft
    Cribs
    Ask the hotel
    Rollaway beds
    Ask the hotel
    • On-site restaurant and room service for meals without heading out.
    • Free in-room Wi-Fi.
    • Reception is staffed 24 hours.

    $45 a night for four with Axel (median of 6 rates, last 60 days)

    Pick dates at Hotel Dharma

    Room checked against: Hotel Dharma — official website and room capacities · Hotel Dharma — Doble room description, under a mismatched King Size page heading · Hotels.com — Standard Room, 2 Double Beds · Booking.com — Hotel Dharma · Hotel Dharma — reception hours

How this list is made

Of the 53 hotels Axel ranks in Mexico City, 38 sell one room that takes four guests. These are the best of them by Axel's take, spread across neighborhoods and budgets. Each room was checked against the hotel's own pages and recent guest reviews. Each rate is the median of the one-room, four-guest rates Axel saw in the last 60 days; pick dates on a hotel's page for live rates.

Questions families ask

Will we get two queen beds or two doubles?

Most rooms here have two full-size double beds, with each pair sharing a smaller bed than a queen. The Alest Hotel and Hotel MX congreso have two-queen options listed for four. Galeria Plaza Reforma uses conflicting double and queen descriptions, so plan on doubles unless the hotel confirms dimensions. Book the exact bed category, not just a quadruple room.

Can we add a crib or rollaway instead of sharing both beds?

Do not build your sleeping plan around an extra bed: these rooms generally accommodate four by sharing the two existing beds. The Alest lists free cribs on request. Galeria Plaza Reforma, Courtyard Airport, Hotel MX congreso and Hotel Monarca list no cribs. Buenavista's crib information conflicts. Rollaways are unavailable at MX congreso and Monarca; elsewhere, ask before booking.

How much more does a room for four cost than a room for two?

The difference varies considerably, and a four-person room is not always more expensive. Same-night comparisons show roughly 8% more at Fiesta Inn Express Buenavista, 11% more at Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec and 35% more at Sheraton Maria Isabel. These are comparisons, not fixed supplements. Search with both children's ages and check breakfast coverage before comparing the final booking totals.

Which neighborhood works best for a family sharing one room?

Centro Histórico suits walking to the Zócalo, cathedral and other major sights. Roma Norte offers restaurants and Pushkin Park, with Hotel Stanza a practical base. Polanco suits Lincoln Park or Chapultepec-focused days, depending on the hotel. Reforma combines central sights with full-service hotels. Buenavista is useful for transit and mall meals; airport hotels make more sense for flight nights.

How much floor space should we expect for four people?

Space varies sharply: Hotel Monarca has about 194 square feet, Hotel Stanza 269, Courtyard Airport 377 and The Alest 398. Hotel Dharma is tighter still, with an official figure around 151 square feet. Histórico Central and Zócalo Central publish conflicting measurements, so confirm the exact room. Four-person occupancy does not necessarily leave much space for open suitcases or a crib.

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Mexico City hotels where a family of four can share one room

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/mexico-city/rooms/family-of-four

Updated October 16, 2026

For the lowest cost, choose Hotel Dharma near Buenavista, accepting cramped quarters. The Alest Hotel in Polanco offers the most space and two queens. Histórico Central in Centro Histórico suits major sights and included meals; Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec in Polanco puts you opposite Chapultepec Park. For easy Metro connections and included breakfast, choose Fiesta Inn Express Ciudad de México Forum Buenavista near Buenavista. Hotel Stanza offers a practical Roma Norte base opposite Pushkin Park.

How to choose

The rooms, best first

1. Fiesta Inn Express Ciudad de México Forum Buenavista: Axel's take 8.7/10

  • Neighborhood: Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael (#5 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Superior Room, 2 Double, Two double beds, about 290 sq ft
  • Cribs: Conflicting availability; ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $128 a night for four with Axel (median of 5 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds accommodate four; plan around 290 square feet. Included breakfast, mall dining and nearby Buenavista connections make everyday logistics straightforward.
  • Accept: Doubles rather than queens; occasional hallway noise, and crib availability needs confirmation.
  • For families: Buffet breakfast is included.; The hotel is within Fórum Buenavista shopping center, convenient for meals and shopping.; Buenavista rail and Metro stations are a short walk away.

2. Hotel Stanza: Axel's take 8.6/10

  • Neighborhood: Roma Norte & Condesa (#1 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Double Room, Two double beds, about 269 sq ft
  • Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $169 a night for four with Axel (median of 7 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds sleep four in 269 square feet, opposite Pushkin Park. A practical Roma Norte base with restaurants and transport within walking distance.
  • Accept: No separate living space; bathrooms can be compact, and noise varies.
  • For families: Directly opposite Pushkin Park.; Laundry facilities are listed.; On-site restaurant.

3. Galeria Plaza Reforma: Axel's take 8.8/10

  • Neighborhood: Reforma & Juarez (#2 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Deluxe Double, Two double beds, about 237 sq ft
  • Cribs: Not available · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $116 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds accommodate two adults and two children in approximately 237 square feet; a rooftop pool adds somewhere to unwind outside the room.
  • Accept: Compact, with possible nightlife noise; don't assume queen beds or included breakfast.
  • For families: Outdoor rooftop pool.; Dry-cleaning and laundry service.; Chapultepec Park is listed about a 14-minute walk away.

4. Historico Central Hotel: Axel's take 9.3/10

  • Neighborhood: Centro Historico (#3 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Standard Double Room, Two full-size double beds, about 183 sq ft
  • Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $192 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two full-size double beds sleep four near historic sights; included breakfast and round-the-clock café food help with family meals.
  • Accept: Interior-facing and compact; published sizes conflict, so confirm usable space.
  • For families: Breakfast buffet included.; Complimentary café food available 24 hours a day.; Laundry and pressing services available for an additional fee.

5. The Alest Hotel: Axel's take 9.2/10

  • Neighborhood: Polanco (#4 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Superior Double Room, Two queen beds, about 398 sq ft
  • Cribs: Free on request; subject to availability · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $687 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four without an extra bed, with approximately 398 square feet and Lincoln Park nearby for outdoor breaks.
  • Accept: Higher-cost choice; inward-facing rooms can lack daylight, and breakfast inclusion needs checking.
  • For families: Near Lincoln Park for outdoor breaks.; The published room size is 37 m², approximately 398 sq ft.

6. Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec: Axel's take 8.9/10

  • Neighborhood: Polanco (#4 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Deluxe Room, 2 Double, Two double beds, about 366 sq ft
  • Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $277 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds share approximately 366 square feet opposite Chapultepec Park. Four-guest listings make this promising for museum trips, subject to confirming children's occupancy.
  • Accept: Confirm two-adult, two-child occupancy; no pool, and some rooms hear traffic.
  • For families: Opposite Chapultepec Park, convenient for park visits and museums.; 24-hour room service.; A separate Deluxe Room, 2 Double, Park View category offers the same bed setup and room size with park and castle views.

7. Hotel Zócalo Central: Axel's take 9.2/10

  • Neighborhood: Centro Historico (#3 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Standard two double beds, Two double beds, about 237 sq ft
  • Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $372 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds accommodate four steps from the Zócalo; included breakfast and a complimentary round-the-clock café simplify meals between sightseeing outings.
  • Accept: No exterior view; doubles, conflicting room sizes and a higher overall cost.
  • For families: Included buffet breakfast.; Complimentary 24-hour café for food and drinks between sightseeing trips.; Steps from the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral.

8. Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma: Axel's take 8.4/10

  • Neighborhood: Reforma & Juarez (#2 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Guest room, 2 Double, Danubio Tower, Two double beds, about 312 sq ft
  • Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $177 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds sleep four in approximately 312 square feet, opposite the Ángel; a heated outdoor pool provides a break from sightseeing.
  • Accept: Rooms show their age; some are noisy, and the pool is small.
  • For families: Heated outdoor pool.; Restaurants on site.; Opposite the Angel of Independence, with restaurants and Reforma attractions nearby.

9. Courtyard Mexico City Airport: Axel's take 8.8/10

  • Neighborhood: Airport (AICM) (#6 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Guest room, 2 Double, Two double beds, about 377 sq ft
  • Cribs: Not available · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $209 a night for four with Axel (median of 9 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds sleep four in approximately 377 square feet. Walk directly to Terminal 1, with soundproof windows helping reduce airport noise.
  • Accept: Best for flight nights, not sightseeing; breakfast extra and no cribs.
  • For families: A pedestrian bridge connects the hotel directly to Terminal 1.; Free airport shuttle service to Terminal 2.; Soundproof windows help reduce airport noise.

10. Hotel MX congreso CDMX, Trademark Collection by Wyndham: Axel's take 7.7/10

  • Neighborhood: Centro Historico (#3 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds
  • Cribs: Not available · Rollaways: Not available
  • Rate: $65 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four without extras; included buffet breakfast and free parking make this a lower-cost option near San Lázaro and TAPO.
  • Accept: Transport-focused location; noise can intrude, and air conditioning needs confirmation.
  • For families: Free buffet breakfast.; Free parking for families traveling by car.; On-site restaurant and room service for lunch and dinner.

11. Hotel Monarca: Axel's take 7.6/10

  • Neighborhood: Roma Norte & Condesa (#1 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Superior Double Room, Two double beds, about 194 sq ft
  • Cribs: Not available · Rollaways: Not available
  • Rate: $73 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds sleep four in approximately 194 square feet, one block from Pushkin Park, with free parking and Roma Norte restaurants nearby.
  • Accept: Very little luggage space; weak soundproofing, and cooling needs confirmation.
  • For families: Jardín Pushkin is one block away.; Free private parking at the hotel.; 24-hour reception for late arrivals.

12. Hotel Dharma: Axel's take 7.5/10

  • Neighborhood: Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael (#5 of 6 in Mexico City)
  • Room for four: Habitación Doble, Two double beds, about 151 sq ft
  • Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
  • Rate: $45 a night for four with Axel (median of 6 rates, last 60 days)
  • Why it works: Two double beds explicitly accommodate two adults and two children. The lowest-cost choice has a restaurant and convenient Guerrero and Buenavista connections.
  • Accept: Plan around 151 square feet; noise, stuffiness and no air-conditioning limit comfort.
  • For families: On-site restaurant and room service for meals without heading out.; Free in-room Wi-Fi.; Reception is staffed 24 hours.

How this list is made: of the 53 hotels Axel ranks in Mexico City, 38 sell one room for four. Each room here was checked against the hotel's own pages; each rate is the median of the one-room, four-guest rates Axel saw in the last 60 days. Pick dates on a hotel's page for live rates.

Questions families ask

Will we get two queen beds or two doubles?

Most rooms here have two full-size double beds, with each pair sharing a smaller bed than a queen. The Alest Hotel and Hotel MX congreso have two-queen options listed for four. Galeria Plaza Reforma uses conflicting double and queen descriptions, so plan on doubles unless the hotel confirms dimensions. Book the exact bed category, not just a quadruple room.

Can we add a crib or rollaway instead of sharing both beds?

Do not build your sleeping plan around an extra bed: these rooms generally accommodate four by sharing the two existing beds. The Alest lists free cribs on request. Galeria Plaza Reforma, Courtyard Airport, Hotel MX congreso and Hotel Monarca list no cribs. Buenavista's crib information conflicts. Rollaways are unavailable at MX congreso and Monarca; elsewhere, ask before booking.

How much more does a room for four cost than a room for two?

The difference varies considerably, and a four-person room is not always more expensive. Same-night comparisons show roughly 8% more at Fiesta Inn Express Buenavista, 11% more at Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec and 35% more at Sheraton Maria Isabel. These are comparisons, not fixed supplements. Search with both children's ages and check breakfast coverage before comparing the final booking totals.

Which neighborhood works best for a family sharing one room?

Centro Histórico suits walking to the Zócalo, cathedral and other major sights. Roma Norte offers restaurants and Pushkin Park, with Hotel Stanza a practical base. Polanco suits Lincoln Park or Chapultepec-focused days, depending on the hotel. Reforma combines central sights with full-service hotels. Buenavista is useful for transit and mall meals; airport hotels make more sense for flight nights.

How much floor space should we expect for four people?

Space varies sharply: Hotel Monarca has about 194 square feet, Hotel Stanza 269, Courtyard Airport 377 and The Alest 398. Hotel Dharma is tighter still, with an official figure around 151 square feet. Histórico Central and Zócalo Central publish conflicting measurements, so confirm the exact room. Four-person occupancy does not necessarily leave much space for open suitcases or a crib.

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